Conservation Goals

Specifically, we shall restore and improve the ecological health of floodplain wetlands along the southern Murray-Darling Basin, including the headwaters of the Great Dividing Range; the floodplains and the rain fed wetlands (not connected to rivers).

We shall do this through:

Facilitating greater community awareness of wetland values and management requirements in the Murray-Darling Basin wetlands.

Utilising the latest research and best management practices to protect and restore Murray-Darling Basin wetlands.

Developing functional links with other wetland and river management organisations.

Developing direct community involvement in cooperative rehabilitation projects for the Murray-Darling Basin wetlands in cooperation with government agencies and key land managers.

Identifying sources of funding and seeking sponsorship for implementing wetland programs in the Murray-Darling Basin wetlands.

Promoting management-oriented research and recognition of research priorities for the Murray-Darling Basin wetlands throughout the Murray, Murrumbidgee and lower Darling River catchments.

Expanding interstate liaison and cooperation by fostering links with other agencies and wetland rehabilitation organisations.

Recognising the importance of local and regional landscape management and private wetlands, by taking a systems approach.